Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-25

on the Norfolk and Western Railroad went
through the bridge across Otter river, about
twenty miles above this city to night. 1t is
stated that eight persons were killed The
particulars cannot be obtained. A wreck
ing train with physicians has gone 10 the
scene of the disaster.
LATER-THE REPORT CONFIRMED.
RICHMOND (Va.), March 24th.-A morn
ing freight train went through bridge
nine miles from Liberty. on the Norfolk
and Western Railroad. The bridge was in
process of repair. Eight or nine workmen
were killed and several others wounded,
none of them train hands, as far as known
The engine and several cars crossed safely
before the structure gave way.
Young Fairs Shooting Scrape.
WASHINGTON, March 24th.-[Special. L
A story was circulated tonight that no.
tice of service was filed to-day on James G.
Fair, Jr., in suit brought by John d.
Harrison for damages TO the amount of
$50 600. Harrison alleges that on the night
OF February 18th Fair fired pistol at him
in Welcker's Hotel, and attempted to kill
him. An investigation by your CORE
spondent tonight shows that no personal
service of such suit has been made on
young Fair. On the day following the
shooting he left Washington for New York,
and there took passage to San Francisco
via the Isthmus, and is now in San Fran
cisco.
Movements of Californians.
WASHINGTON, March 24th-[Special l.
J. w. Dewey, of San Francisco arrived
here to-day.
Senator Stewart, of Nevada, is in Lon
don, Can. visiting his daughter. He is
expected in Washington on Saturday.
Senator Fair arrived here last night from
New York. He will remain until to-
morrow night, and then start for home
Fair returned to Washington to close up
certain business before the departments
that was pending at the adjournment of
Congress.
Rosecrans' Prospects.
WAsHrxGroN, March 24tb.-[Special J.
The movement in favor of the appointment
of Register Rosecrans as Chief OF the Coast
and Geodetic Survey is renewed General
Rosecrans would prefer this position to
that Of Register of the Treasury, which he
now holds. If he secures the place it is
not unlikely that colored man will be ap-
pointed his successor.
Brooks Reappointed.
WASHINGTON, March oath. = Marion
Brooks has been renominated as District
Attorney for the Southern District of Cali
fornia. The Presidents action was not un-
expected. When Brooks left Washington,
ten days ago, he carried with him an assur-
ance to this effect. The President subse-
quently informed Senator Hearst that he
had examined carefully into the charges
against Mr.. Brooks and found that in
every case they had no better basis than
petty spite or partisan malevolence. 1t is
believed that when Congress reassembles
next winter there will be no difficulty or
delay in securing Brooks confirmation.
The Commissions Signed.
WAsHTsGToN, March 2ith.-Ths Presi-
dent to day signed the commissions of the
Interstate Commerce Commissioners. but
they will be held at the White House and
delivered to the new appointees upon their
arrival Information was received to-day
that Judge Cooley cannot reach Washing
ton until the close of next week, and it has
been decided to make no effort to get the
Commissioners together before that time.
Warning to ouarreisome Husbands.
NEWARK (O). March 2lth.-Jacoh Bread
died last evening from the effects Of a